Drivability LLC The Driving School
Pequannock Township, New Jersey
General Info
My name is Michael Hagen and I’m the owner of Drivability, LLC. I’m not only the owner, but an instructor as well, since 2009. In 2016, I opened a NJMVC Certified Driving School called Drivability Driving School. As an instructor and owner I have been referred throughout the years from hundreds of parents/ students throughout Bergen, Essex, Morris, and Passaic County. Over the years as an instructor I have taken great pride in making my students feel at ease and safe behind the wheel.
Team
Ryan Long
Instructor
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Reviews
Danielle K
5 Aug 2026
REPORT
Amazing!!! Our daughter felt very comfortable behind the wheel following the 6 hours of instruction. We did the refresher the weekend before her test and all the important details were reviewed. HIGH...
Amazing!!! Our daughter felt very comfortable behind the wheel following the 6 hours of instruction. We did the refresher the weekend before her test and all the important details were reviewed. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Cristina Ciullo
6 Jul 2026
REPORT
Mike at drivability goes above and beyond for your child to feel comfortable and safe and does everything for you. They are incredible. There's nowhere else you need to go but this company when you're...
Mike at drivability goes above and beyond for your child to feel comfortable and safe and does everything for you. They are incredible. There's nowhere else you need to go but this company when you're 16 getting your license or getting your license at any point they are the best.
Lisa Cardella
8 May 2026
REPORT
We had a wonderful experience with Drivability. From the very beginning, Mike was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly thorough. Out of all the companies I contacted, he explained the entire pr...
We had a wonderful experience with Drivability. From the very beginning, Mike was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly thorough. Out of all the companies I contacted, he explained the entire process the most clearly and made everything feel straightforward and stress free.
The instructors were all excellent. We used Bruce for most of our lessons, and he was patient, calm, encouraging, and very thorough. We also purchased additional lessons with other instructors, and every single one was professional, supportive, and exactly what you would hope for in a driving instructor.
My daughter felt comfortable and confident learning with them, and I really appreciated the consistency, patience, and quality of instruction throughout the entire experience. I would absolutely recommend this company to anyone looking for a reliable and professional driving school.
Denise Ardito
25 Apr 2026
REPORT
Drivability helped bring a milestone to our lives. Mike walked us through all the steps and paperwork for DMV. We have one excited 17 year old! Loved Jon the instructor who walked my son through ...
Drivability helped bring a milestone to our lives. Mike walked us through all the steps and paperwork for DMV. We have one excited 17 year old! Loved Jon the instructor who walked my son through the testing jitters! We did 6 hours behind the wheel, the 2 hour review, and the 30 minute review morning of and used their car.
Jim Tricoli
7 Apr 2026
REPORT
Mike the owner, was very easy to work with and all the paperwork was provided ahead of time to make it easier. Instructors Mike L and Brian made my daughters driving experience less stressful and buil...
Mike the owner, was very easy to work with and all the paperwork was provided ahead of time to make it easier. Instructors Mike L and Brian made my daughters driving experience less stressful and built her confidence! They were both very professional. I Will recommend them to all my family & friends! My daughter passed her test with flying colors!
Summer C
8 Aug 2024
REPORT
Mike was a patient and encouraging instructor and knew how to help.
Charles Ross
17 Jul 2024
REPORT
Very helpful to begin driving. Helped a lot for me to pass my license test. Thanks drivability!
Jennifer
10 Aug 2022
REPORT
Excellent driving school! The instructors were knowledgeable and patient. Both my son and daughter had a great experience during their lessons. My daughter was very nervous on the day of her test. Mi...
Excellent driving school! The instructors were knowledgeable and patient. Both my son and daughter had a great experience during their lessons. My daughter was very nervous on the day of her test. Mike, the owner was so supportive and helped calm her nerves helping her to pass her test. (Thank you!)
Would definitely recommend.
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22 May 2024
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Nick L
2 May 2018
REPORT
AMAZING driving school!!! I passed my test on the FIRST try as a result of the lesson I had with Kevin. He’s an excellent instructor and extremely thorough!! Mike is also very polite and helped ease m...
AMAZING driving school!!! I passed my test on the FIRST try as a result of the lesson I had with Kevin. He’s an excellent instructor and extremely thorough!! Mike is also very polite and helped ease my nerves before my test. I would recommend Drivability to ANYONE who needs preparation for their road test. 10/10!!!!
Matthew Meyers
27 Apr 2018
REPORT
I did my driving with Mike Hagen. It was a great learning experience. He helped me throught the way and made my driving better. i would highly recommend this driving school and instructor
Cathy Giuffre
25 Apr 2018
REPORT
Mike Hagen is a terrific instructor. He is very patient. My daughter was much better with him than me. He gave her the right tools to help her. I would highly recommend Mike to everyone.
Victor Amaya
18 Apr 2018
REPORT
Did my 6 hours with Mr. Hagen. He was very patient with me and gave me some useful tips that I can use for other times. He makes sure you understand what's happening and is very calming so you don't f...
Did my 6 hours with Mr. Hagen. He was very patient with me and gave me some useful tips that I can use for other times. He makes sure you understand what's happening and is very calming so you don't feel worked up about driving. With Mr. Hagen, you don't feel like you're the only one in the car. Overall he is a great instructor and would recommend for good advice and good laughs.
Sarah Van Sant
15 Apr 2018
REPORT
Used him for my six hours and it was really helpful. I used him again for a recap before my test and he told me great tips. Overall a great experience and i highly recommend to everyone.
Elizabeth Benducci
12 Apr 2018
REPORT
We had a great experience for our twin daughters. They had Matt as their initial instructor who was great. He was flexible with times and very patient. We had Mike for our review and it went well. Bot...
We had a great experience for our twin daughters. They had Matt as their initial instructor who was great. He was flexible with times and very patient. We had Mike for our review and it went well. Both girls passed on first try :). One more daughter in two years and we will use him again.
Christine Cicenia
3 Apr 2018
REPORT
Mike was excellent with my son. He made him feel comfortable and helped him to gain the confidence he needed to pass the drivers test on his first try.
Lori Bernstein Caflun
17 Mar 2018
REPORT
Mike is cool and relatable to teens. He is honest and made our son feel very comfortable in an otherwise very tense endeavor. Another benefit was his communication and tips for practicing on your own....
Mike is cool and relatable to teens. He is honest and made our son feel very comfortable in an otherwise very tense endeavor. Another benefit was his communication and tips for practicing on your own. I highly recommend Mike for any new driver (and their parents).
Chris Hunt
4 Mar 2018
REPORT
Did my 6 hours with Mr. Hagen. Was great to drive with he was very knowledgeable and enjoyable. I enjoyed each of my 6 hours with him. He is always available and ready to answer questions if needed. I...
Did my 6 hours with Mr. Hagen. Was great to drive with he was very knowledgeable and enjoyable. I enjoyed each of my 6 hours with him. He is always available and ready to answer questions if needed. I feel very prepared for my test now because of him. Driveability is the way to go.
Luis Bastidas
12 Feb 2018
REPORT
Mike Hagen was very accommodating with my daughter’s schedule and provided us with flexible options. Nikki was the intrcuctor for the entire 6 hours and was awesome! Thank you Drivability!!!
Ashley Lewis
11 Feb 2018
REPORT
Great driving experience with Mr. Hagen. Felt very comfortable during my six hours and also during my road test review lesson. I highly recommend calling him asap since he tends to book up fast. Driva...
Great driving experience with Mr. Hagen. Felt very comfortable during my six hours and also during my road test review lesson. I highly recommend calling him asap since he tends to book up fast. Drivability is the school to use.
Krista Wallin Daley
4 Feb 2018
REPORT
Both my daughters were lucky to have Mike as their driving instructor! He did a great job communicating to them what they needed to focus on and gave them the confidence to be ready for their tests. ...
Both my daughters were lucky to have Mike as their driving instructor! He did a great job communicating to them what they needed to focus on and gave them the confidence to be ready for their tests. The review session before taking the road test was great for them to understand what was expected. Both girls passed on their first try as a result. Definitely a great experience!
Garrett Mironenko
14 Jan 2018
REPORT
I learned a lot through drivability instruction. I did my six driving hours with Mr. Hagen and he was a very good instructor. He was very calm and gave me many awesome tips to become a better driver. ...
I learned a lot through drivability instruction. I did my six driving hours with Mr. Hagen and he was a very good instructor. He was very calm and gave me many awesome tips to become a better driver. I also just did my road test lesson AKA refresher with him and i feel i am very ready to take my test. Overall, this is a great driving school to go to and i highly recommend it.
Angie Southerland Wypasek
6 Dec 2017
REPORT
We could not be more pleased with the job Mike did teaching our 3 daughters to drive. We had him come back to give them a refresher before the driving test. All 3 passed on the first try. We have o...
We could not be more pleased with the job Mike did teaching our 3 daughters to drive. We had him come back to give them a refresher before the driving test. All 3 passed on the first try. We have one more daughter to go. Will be calling Mike again in a few months. You can't go wrong hiring Mike.
Noelle Leyva
26 Jul 2017
REPORT
Mr. Hagen helped me a lot while learning how to drive. He kept me very relaxed and gave me good tips. I would definitely recommend him.
Milo cassarino
21 Jul 2017
REPORT
Mike is a great instructor! I had little driving experience before working with him, now I feel comfortable driving to work (a good 20-minute drive) every morning! I recommend him to all my freinds.
Max W
6 Jul 2017
REPORT
I had a great time with Mr. Hagen. It was a lot of fun to drive with him. He was very informative and described everything well while driving. I would recommend him to any new drivers because of how g...
I had a great time with Mr. Hagen. It was a lot of fun to drive with him. He was very informative and described everything well while driving. I would recommend him to any new drivers because of how great and helpful he was.
GABRIELLA ROMANO
31 May 2017
REPORT
Highly Recommended!!! Driving with Mr. Hagen was a fun experience because he made me feel so comfortable as a new driver, who was nervous about driving. He is knowledgeable and had teaching methods th...
Highly Recommended!!! Driving with Mr. Hagen was a fun experience because he made me feel so comfortable as a new driver, who was nervous about driving. He is knowledgeable and had teaching methods that help me throughout the 6hrs. Recently I did a road test review lesson with him that helped me passed my road test with flying colors.
Da Dragon Slayer
31 May 2017
REPORT
I had Mr. Hagen for my 6 hours and he helped learn important things about driving. Then I took a practice driving test with him and that really helped me prepare for the test and calmed my nerves. I w...
I had Mr. Hagen for my 6 hours and he helped learn important things about driving. Then I took a practice driving test with him and that really helped me prepare for the test and calmed my nerves. I would recommend that people go to Mr. Hagen for driving because he is very good at what he does.
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Business Hours
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Mon
07:00AM-20:30PM
Tuesday
Tue
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Wednesday
Wed
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07:00AM-20:30PM
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Drivability LLC The Driving School
Pequannock Township, New Jersey
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General Info
My name is Michael Hagen and I’m the owner of Drivability, LLC. I’m not only the owner, but an instructor as well, since 2009. In 2016, I opened a NJMVC Certified Driving School called Drivability Driving School. As an instructor and owner I have been referred throughout the years from hundreds of parents/ students throughout Bergen, Essex, Morris, and Passaic County. Over the years as an instructor I have taken great pride in making my students feel at ease and safe behind the wheel.
Business Hours
Monday
07:00AM-20:30PM
Tuesday
07:00AM-20:30PM
Wednesday
07:00AM-20:30PM
Thursday
07:00AM-20:30PM
Friday
07:00AM-20:30PM
Saturday
07:00AM-20:30PM
Sunday
07:00AM-20:30PM
Team
Ryan Long
Instructor
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Reviews
Danielle K
5 Aug 2026
Amazing!!! Our daughter felt very comfortable behind the wheel following the 6 hours of instruction. We did the refresher the weekend before her test and all the important details were reviewed. HIGH...
Amazing!!! Our daughter felt very comfortable behind the wheel following the 6 hours of instruction. We did the refresher the weekend before her test and all the important details were reviewed. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Cristina Ciullo
6 Jul 2026
Mike at drivability goes above and beyond for your child to feel comfortable and safe and does everything for you. They are incredible. There's nowhere else you need to go but this company when you're...
Mike at drivability goes above and beyond for your child to feel comfortable and safe and does everything for you. They are incredible. There's nowhere else you need to go but this company when you're 16 getting your license or getting your license at any point they are the best.
Lisa Cardella
8 May 2026
We had a wonderful experience with Drivability. From the very beginning, Mike was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly thorough. Out of all the companies I contacted, he explained the entire pr...
We had a wonderful experience with Drivability. From the very beginning, Mike was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly thorough. Out of all the companies I contacted, he explained the entire process the most clearly and made everything feel straightforward and stress free.
The instructors were all excellent. We used Bruce for most of our lessons, and he was patient, calm, encouraging, and very thorough. We also purchased additional lessons with other instructors, and every single one was professional, supportive, and exactly what you would hope for in a driving instructor.
My daughter felt comfortable and confident learning with them, and I really appreciated the consistency, patience, and quality of instruction throughout the entire experience. I would absolutely recommend this company to anyone looking for a reliable and professional driving school.
Denise Ardito
25 Apr 2026
Drivability helped bring a milestone to our lives. Mike walked us through all the steps and paperwork for DMV. We have one excited 17 year old! Loved Jon the instructor who walked my son through ...
Drivability helped bring a milestone to our lives. Mike walked us through all the steps and paperwork for DMV. We have one excited 17 year old! Loved Jon the instructor who walked my son through the testing jitters! We did 6 hours behind the wheel, the 2 hour review, and the 30 minute review morning of and used their car.
Jim Tricoli
7 Apr 2026
Mike the owner, was very easy to work with and all the paperwork was provided ahead of time to make it easier. Instructors Mike L and Brian made my daughters driving experience less stressful and buil...
Mike the owner, was very easy to work with and all the paperwork was provided ahead of time to make it easier. Instructors Mike L and Brian made my daughters driving experience less stressful and built her confidence! They were both very professional. I Will recommend them to all my family & friends! My daughter passed her test with flying colors!
Summer C
8 Aug 2024
Mike was a patient and encouraging instructor and knew how to help.
Charles Ross
17 Jul 2024
Very helpful to begin driving. Helped a lot for me to pass my license test. Thanks drivability!
Jennifer
10 Aug 2022
Excellent driving school! The instructors were knowledgeable and patient. Both my son and daughter had a great experience during their lessons. My daughter was very nervous on the day of her test. Mi...
Excellent driving school! The instructors were knowledgeable and patient. Both my son and daughter had a great experience during their lessons. My daughter was very nervous on the day of her test. Mike, the owner was so supportive and helped calm her nerves helping her to pass her test. (Thank you!)
Would definitely recommend.
Response from Drivability LLC The Driving School
22 May 2024
The only thing that matters to me right about this to me right here right now are you and your mom because like to dive
Nick L
2 May 2018
AMAZING driving school!!! I passed my test on the FIRST try as a result of the lesson I had with Kevin. He’s an excellent instructor and extremely thorough!! Mike is also very polite and helped ease m...
AMAZING driving school!!! I passed my test on the FIRST try as a result of the lesson I had with Kevin. He’s an excellent instructor and extremely thorough!! Mike is also very polite and helped ease my nerves before my test. I would recommend Drivability to ANYONE who needs preparation for their road test. 10/10!!!!
Matthew Meyers
27 Apr 2018
I did my driving with Mike Hagen. It was a great learning experience. He helped me throught the way and made my driving better. i would highly recommend this driving school and instructor
Cathy Giuffre
25 Apr 2018
Mike Hagen is a terrific instructor. He is very patient. My daughter was much better with him than me. He gave her the right tools to help her. I would highly recommend Mike to everyone.
Victor Amaya
18 Apr 2018
Did my 6 hours with Mr. Hagen. He was very patient with me and gave me some useful tips that I can use for other times. He makes sure you understand what's happening and is very calming so you don't f...
Did my 6 hours with Mr. Hagen. He was very patient with me and gave me some useful tips that I can use for other times. He makes sure you understand what's happening and is very calming so you don't feel worked up about driving. With Mr. Hagen, you don't feel like you're the only one in the car. Overall he is a great instructor and would recommend for good advice and good laughs.
Sarah Van Sant
15 Apr 2018
Used him for my six hours and it was really helpful. I used him again for a recap before my test and he told me great tips. Overall a great experience and i highly recommend to everyone.
Elizabeth Benducci
12 Apr 2018
We had a great experience for our twin daughters. They had Matt as their initial instructor who was great. He was flexible with times and very patient. We had Mike for our review and it went well. Bot...
We had a great experience for our twin daughters. They had Matt as their initial instructor who was great. He was flexible with times and very patient. We had Mike for our review and it went well. Both girls passed on first try :). One more daughter in two years and we will use him again.
Christine Cicenia
3 Apr 2018
Mike was excellent with my son. He made him feel comfortable and helped him to gain the confidence he needed to pass the drivers test on his first try.
Lori Bernstein Caflun
17 Mar 2018
Mike is cool and relatable to teens. He is honest and made our son feel very comfortable in an otherwise very tense endeavor. Another benefit was his communication and tips for practicing on your own....
Mike is cool and relatable to teens. He is honest and made our son feel very comfortable in an otherwise very tense endeavor. Another benefit was his communication and tips for practicing on your own. I highly recommend Mike for any new driver (and their parents).
Chris Hunt
4 Mar 2018
Did my 6 hours with Mr. Hagen. Was great to drive with he was very knowledgeable and enjoyable. I enjoyed each of my 6 hours with him. He is always available and ready to answer questions if needed. I...
Did my 6 hours with Mr. Hagen. Was great to drive with he was very knowledgeable and enjoyable. I enjoyed each of my 6 hours with him. He is always available and ready to answer questions if needed. I feel very prepared for my test now because of him. Driveability is the way to go.
Luis Bastidas
12 Feb 2018
Mike Hagen was very accommodating with my daughter’s schedule and provided us with flexible options. Nikki was the intrcuctor for the entire 6 hours and was awesome! Thank you Drivability!!!
Ashley Lewis
11 Feb 2018
Great driving experience with Mr. Hagen. Felt very comfortable during my six hours and also during my road test review lesson. I highly recommend calling him asap since he tends to book up fast. Driva...
Great driving experience with Mr. Hagen. Felt very comfortable during my six hours and also during my road test review lesson. I highly recommend calling him asap since he tends to book up fast. Drivability is the school to use.
Krista Wallin Daley
4 Feb 2018
Both my daughters were lucky to have Mike as their driving instructor! He did a great job communicating to them what they needed to focus on and gave them the confidence to be ready for their tests. ...
Both my daughters were lucky to have Mike as their driving instructor! He did a great job communicating to them what they needed to focus on and gave them the confidence to be ready for their tests. The review session before taking the road test was great for them to understand what was expected. Both girls passed on their first try as a result. Definitely a great experience!
Garrett Mironenko
14 Jan 2018
I learned a lot through drivability instruction. I did my six driving hours with Mr. Hagen and he was a very good instructor. He was very calm and gave me many awesome tips to become a better driver. ...
I learned a lot through drivability instruction. I did my six driving hours with Mr. Hagen and he was a very good instructor. He was very calm and gave me many awesome tips to become a better driver. I also just did my road test lesson AKA refresher with him and i feel i am very ready to take my test. Overall, this is a great driving school to go to and i highly recommend it.
Angie Southerland Wypasek
6 Dec 2017
We could not be more pleased with the job Mike did teaching our 3 daughters to drive. We had him come back to give them a refresher before the driving test. All 3 passed on the first try. We have o...
We could not be more pleased with the job Mike did teaching our 3 daughters to drive. We had him come back to give them a refresher before the driving test. All 3 passed on the first try. We have one more daughter to go. Will be calling Mike again in a few months. You can't go wrong hiring Mike.
Noelle Leyva
26 Jul 2017
Mr. Hagen helped me a lot while learning how to drive. He kept me very relaxed and gave me good tips. I would definitely recommend him.
Milo cassarino
21 Jul 2017
Mike is a great instructor! I had little driving experience before working with him, now I feel comfortable driving to work (a good 20-minute drive) every morning! I recommend him to all my freinds.
Max W
6 Jul 2017
I had a great time with Mr. Hagen. It was a lot of fun to drive with him. He was very informative and described everything well while driving. I would recommend him to any new drivers because of how g...
I had a great time with Mr. Hagen. It was a lot of fun to drive with him. He was very informative and described everything well while driving. I would recommend him to any new drivers because of how great and helpful he was.
GABRIELLA ROMANO
31 May 2017
Highly Recommended!!! Driving with Mr. Hagen was a fun experience because he made me feel so comfortable as a new driver, who was nervous about driving. He is knowledgeable and had teaching methods th...
Highly Recommended!!! Driving with Mr. Hagen was a fun experience because he made me feel so comfortable as a new driver, who was nervous about driving. He is knowledgeable and had teaching methods that help me throughout the 6hrs. Recently I did a road test review lesson with him that helped me passed my road test with flying colors.
Da Dragon Slayer
31 May 2017
I had Mr. Hagen for my 6 hours and he helped learn important things about driving. Then I took a practice driving test with him and that really helped me prepare for the test and calmed my nerves. I w...
I had Mr. Hagen for my 6 hours and he helped learn important things about driving. Then I took a practice driving test with him and that really helped me prepare for the test and calmed my nerves. I would recommend that people go to Mr. Hagen for driving because he is very good at what he does.
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